PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2025

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms and overall impairment more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment from October 31, 2012 to October 31, 2013.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD to obtain additional evidence.

The Board remands the claim for a higher rating for PTSD to cure a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring VA to schedule an examination within the Veteran's availability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and PTSD due to a need for an adequate VA medical examination.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for a back disability, left ankle disability, migraine disability, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and right ankle disability.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, loss of use of bodily organs, hair loss, hearing loss, and other conditions. Some claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, due to incomplete evidence and a need for additional VA examination.

The appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for PTSD was dismissed by the veteran through his VA-accredited attorney in August 2025.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and hypertension as new and relevant evidence has been received.

The Board denied a rating greater than 70 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the claim for service connection for psoriasis.

The Board granted service connection for radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, but denied increased ratings for COPD, chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, lumbosacral strain, migraine with chronic headaches, and residuals of a right ankle fracture. The Veteran was granted TDIU from January 12, 2022.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, finding that August 25, 2023, is the earliest available effective date.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective February 14, 2025, but an evaluation greater than 70 percent for PTSD prior to that date was denied.

The Board granted a 10% rating for the right ankle scar and onychomycosis, but denied service connection for hypertension, GERD, IBS, lumbar spine strain, PTSD, and cirrhosis of the liver.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded claims for left ankle, right ankle, and shave bumps disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for a psychiatric examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and Bipolar I disorder with alcohol abuse.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD, to schedule a VA examination due to pre-decisional error in not obtaining such an examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and a TDIU is granted from November 7, 2024.